Cannabis is once again in the news in South Africa, with the recent announcement by various government departments of a national cannabis master plan to establish a formal cannabis and hemp industry. At the same time, the government has a long-standing commitment to protecting its local biodiversity, which is embodied in the National Environmental Management:…
As tensions linked to the war in the Middle East continue to drive uncertainty in global oil markets, South Africans are likely to feel the impact through higher petrol prices in the weeks ahead. For many households, rising fuel costs don’t just affect the tank, they ripple into food, transport, and monthly budgets. FNB Customer…
As South Africans head into the Easter break, travel is back on the agenda. But this year, rising fuel prices driven by global geopolitical tensions are reshaping both travel choices and customers’ spending patterns. For travellers, this means one thing: the overall cost of travel is rising, and every line item matters more. Analysis from FNB…
Standard Bank has partnered with Clover and the Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) to support South African government efforts to curb the spread of Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD) through the deployment of a chilled mobile vaccination vehicle. The specialised unit enables safe, cold‑chain distribution of vaccines directly to farming communities, addressing a critical logistical need in the national response. This partnership supports the…
The City of Joburg Council, on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, tabled its draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Medium-Term Budget, and draft tariffs during a Council meeting held at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein. The tabling of the draft IDP signals the start of a broad public participation process designed to ensure that residents’…
Smart ID services launched at selected FNB branches, expanding to 16 locations by the end of April FNB is proud to announce the launch of its Department of Home Affairs (DHA) Smart ID Card application services at four newly enabled FNB branches. This forms part of a phased national rollout, which will see the service…
Consumers are encouraged to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary debt and make more intentional spending decisions AS households prepare for the added costs that often come with the Easter period, consumers are urged to take a more deliberate approach to their seasonal spending. Easter often brings extra expenses, from food and travel to family gatherings and…
FirstRand announced today that the group has restructured parts of its operating model within its banking portfolio, which has resulted in changes in certain senior roles.The majority of the changes relate to FNB, which has for many years operated with a customer segment model encompassing a retail and commercial segment, underneath which were sub segments….
KAIZER Chiefs Football Club have taken a significant step in their history on 31 March 2026, with the official launch of Kaizer Chiefs Ladies in Daveyton, marking an important moment for the Club and for women’s football in South Africa.The establishment of the Kaizer Chiefs Ladies team represents a clear commitment from the Club to…
BRIMA Logistics is proud to be the very first sponsor of the Kaizer Chiefs Ladies team as Amakhosi ventures into women’s football.Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Tshepo Brian Mekoa, who left his corporate job to pursue his dream of establishing Brima Logistics, which began with just one truck affectionately called “The Old Lady.” Today, the…
